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Toyota Yaris vs. Scion xA

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What is this discussion about? Scion xA, Toyota Yaris, Sedan


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Re: Not sure [beantown] by autoboy16
Jul 19, 2006 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: beantown (May 17, 2006 8:22 am)

The Rictis is ok and love the sunroof! The thing is that the XA is better IMO. Sure the Xa doesn't have a sunroof but thats only if you didn't go for the RS 2.0. That is the Xa to have.
 
-Cj
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Re: Not sure [autoboy16] (NOT HOSTING HERE) by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jul 19, 2006 (3:58 pm)
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jul 19, 2006 2:53 pm)

You can add a nice roof for maybe $1,000 or so.
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Re: Toyota Yaris vs. Scion XA [larsen] by psion_wedge
Sep 16, 2006 (8:11 pm)
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Replying to: larsen (Jan 20, 2006 11:18 am)

I test-drove the Yaris sedan & xA; I chose the xA. The Yaris has no tachometer. (I use that to improve my gas mileage by trying whenever possible to keep it below 3000 rpm.) It also has no power features unlike the xA. As for looks, I generally don't like hatchbacks, but the xA I like, especially w/ the spoiler ($385 add-on). For $260 you can get the iPod-capable radio (control your iPod from the deck & charge the iPod too). Anyway you take it the xA has a great sound system w/ woofers low inside the doors & tweeters by the sideview mirrors. Sure, it handled rough in the breakin period, but improved somewhat (& I guess I got somewhat used to the rougher ride over time, too).
     One note about the dealer. Make sure you find the fleet/internet sales dept. at the dealer & only go through them. It should be a more pleasant experience. I was shopping for a Civic first through an internet/fleet dept. & liked the experience but wasn't able to get the car I wanted. So I went to the nearest Toyota dealership. Being low on sleep & food that day I lacked judgment & said "Do you have an internet/fleet sales dept.?" The woman said "Yes" & led me to the regular sales dept. I have spent months returning services I bought when I was tired & gave in to the finance dept. mgr's pitch. Big mistake. Also, I've heard Costco has a program where they have a representative who helps you through the process & can save you considerable money.
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Scion xA is no longer being made ? by fastrunner
Oct 08, 2006 (10:26 am)
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Last month I purchase a Yaris Hatchback/Liftback (which i love) and mentioned to the Toyota salesman that rumor has it the xA is finished, and there will be no 2007 model. He said they had none on the lot and could not get any more.
It was like he was hiding something about the xA.
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Re: Scion xA is no longer being made ? [fastrunner] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 08, 2006 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: fastrunner (Oct 08, 2006 10:26 am)

They are virtually the same car, so there's nothing to hide really.
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Re: Scion xA is no longer being made ? [fastrunner] by tjw1308
Oct 08, 2006 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: fastrunner (Oct 08, 2006 10:26 am)

They are still making the xA.
 
However, there will be NO 2007 model xA's (or xB's for that matter), just a continuation of the 06 models until ? (? = possibly the redesign, possibly end of the xA/xB, even our Scion rep. isn't sure yet).
 
I'd also disagree about it being the same car. Mechanically they are similar (the Yaris/xA), but they differ in: doors (2/4... at least on the Yaris Hatch), standard equipment (xA has more, but for more $$$ to start), ride quality (comfort/sport), gas mileage, and appearance.
 
They put that 3.5L engine in everything at Nissan... but it doesn't make em the same now does it?
 
T
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Re: Scion xA is no longer being made ? [tjw1308] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 08, 2006 (8:07 pm)
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Replying to: tjw1308 (Oct 08, 2006 7:16 pm)

why would gas mileage be any different? It's the same drivetrain---and the appearance is just sheet metal. It's the old girl in a new dress pretty much I think.
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Re: Scion xA is no longer being made ? [Mr_Shiftright] by tjw1308
Oct 08, 2006 (10:45 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 08, 2006 8:07 pm)

Gas mileage can differ by big percentages depending on a bunch of factors besides just the block.
 
And as for the old girl in the pretty dress theory, I'd probably have to agree. After all, I almost bought the old girl in the ugly dress, but DID buy her in the new pretty one
 
T
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Re: Scion xA is no longer being made ? [tjw1308] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 09, 2006 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: tjw1308 (Oct 08, 2006 10:45 pm)

I'm getting a consistent 36 mpg on strictly highway, driving around 70 mph. I don't think I will ever do better than 38 mpg. Near as I can tell, that's about the same as a Yaris, give or take 1 mpg.
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Re: Scion xA is no longer being made ? [Mr_Shiftright] by tjw1308
Oct 09, 2006 (11:43 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 09, 2006 8:05 am)

I'm getting 40+ on the highway. On the whole, I've been getting 38 combined (70%Highway). Even if it's only 10%, it's definitely better than what my co-worker's xA customers have been getting...
 
T

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